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WORKWAY
Cursor IDE

Install in Cursor

Add WORKWAY MCP to Cursor for AI-powered construction tools in your IDE.

Prerequisites

  • Cursor installed (Download)
  • Node.js 18 or later installed
  • Cursor Pro or Business plan (MCP requires paid plan)
1

Open MCP Settings

Access Cursor's MCP configuration.

Option 1: Command Palette

  1. 1.Press Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
  2. 2.Type MCP
  3. 3.Select "Cursor Settings: Configure MCP Servers"

Option 2: Settings UI

  1. 1.Open Cursor Settings (Cmd+, or Ctrl+,)
  2. 2.Navigate to Features → MCP Servers
  3. 3.Click "Add new MCP server"
2

Add the configuration

Paste this configuration in the MCP settings.

mcp-settings.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workway-construction": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/mcp-remote", "https://mcp.workway.co"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration explained

  • • workway-construction is the server name (you can change this)
  • • npx runs the MCP remote package automatically
  • • -y auto-accepts any prompts
  • • The URL points to our MCP server endpoint
3

Restart Cursor

Close and reopen Cursor to activate the MCP server.

Use Cmd+Q (Mac) or Alt+F4 (Windows) to fully quit, then reopen Cursor.

4

Verify the connection

Check that WORKWAY tools are available in Cursor.

Check the MCP status

In MCP Settings, you should see "workway-construction" listed with a green status indicator showing it's connected.

"What WORKWAY tools are available?"

Ask the AI in Cursor's chat to see all available tools.

Using MCP Tools in Cursor

Chat Panel

Open the AI chat panel (Cmd+L) and ask questions. Cursor will automatically use WORKWAY tools when relevant.

Composer

Use Composer (Cmd+I) for complex multi-step tasks. MCP tools can help with construction project analysis and automation setup.

Agent Mode

Enable Agent mode for autonomous tool usage. The AI can independently use WORKWAY tools to complete construction-related tasks.

Troubleshooting

MCP server shows as disconnected

  • • Check your internet connection
  • • Verify Node.js is installed: node --version
  • • Try restarting Cursor completely
  • • Check the MCP logs in Cursor for specific errors

MCP option not available

  • • MCP requires Cursor Pro or Business plan
  • • Update Cursor to the latest version
  • • Check if MCP is enabled in Features settings

Tools not being used by AI

  • • Make sure you're asking about construction/Procore topics
  • • Try explicitly mentioning WORKWAY in your prompt
  • • Enable Agent mode for more autonomous tool usage